The average train between Carlsbad and Universal City takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlsbad to Universal City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carlsbad and Universal City. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Universal City at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad station and arriving at Universal City station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Carlsbad to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Carlsbad and Universal City is 143.2 km. The road distance is 159 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h.